The Department of Social and Preventive Medicine (SPM), Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, is pleased to share that the APRU Global Health Conference 2025 has received national media coverage through Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM).
The article, titled “Persidangan Kesihatan Global APRU 2025 Bincang Cabaran Kesihatan Global”, was published on 29 October 2025 and highlights the key discussions and outcomes of the conference, which was held from 28 to 31 October 2025 at Universiti Malaya. The event brought together over 400 delegates from 18 Asia-Pacific economies to deliberate on the theme “Towards Planetary Health Equity: A Global Call for Shared Solutions.”
Key Themes Covered in the Article
The RTM article emphasises several important aspects of the conference:
- Opening address by Malaysia’s Minister of Health, YB Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad, who underscored the need for integrated, cross-sectoral approaches to health.
- Planetary health as a guiding framework for addressing climate change, health disparities, and sustainable development.
- The launch of Malaysia’s National Planetary Health Action Plan, a significant milestone in aligning national health and environmental policy.
- UM’s leadership in advancing public and planetary health research, education, and policy advocacy.
This national recognition reflects the university’s growing influence in shaping global health dialogue and policy, particularly in addressing complex and interconnected health challenges of the 21st century.
SPM’s Commitment to Public and Planetary Health
The Department of Social and Preventive Medicine is proud to have contributed to the successful organisation of the conference. Our academic and research leadership played a key role in supporting thematic sessions, engaging regional partners, and amplifying discussions on health equity and sustainability.
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